Pickering PXI 40-655 User Manual

7 bank 4 channel multiplexer module

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7 Bank 4 Channel Multiplexer Module
(Model No. 40-655)
Issue 6.0 February 2019
pickeringtest.com
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7 BANK 4 CHANNEL MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-655
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  • Page 1 User Manual 7 Bank 4 Channel Multiplexer Module (Model No. 40-655) Issue 6.0 February 2019 pickeringtest.com pickering 7 BANK 4 CHANNEL MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-655 Page (1)
  • Page 2 © COPYRIGHT (2019) PICKERING INTERFACES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, translated or stored in any form, or by any means without the written permission of Pickering Interfaces. Technical details contained within this publication are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Pickering Interfaces strives to fulfil all relevant environmental laws and regulations and reduce wastes and releases to the environment. Pickering Interfaces aims to design and operate products in a way that protects the environment and the health and safety of its employees, customers and the public. Pickering Interfaces endeavours to develop and manufacture products that can be produced, distributed, used and recycled, or disposed of, in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
  • Page 4: Product Safety

    PRODUCT SAFETY SAFETY SYMBOLS The following safety symbols may be used on the product and throughout the product documentation. MEANING / DESCRIPTION SYMBOL PROTECTIVE EARTH (GROUND) To identify any terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against electric shock in case of a fault, or the terminal of a protective earth (ground) electrode.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Pre Operation Checks ............3.1 Hardware Installation ............3.2 Software Installation .............3.2 Testing Operation ..............3.3 Section 4 Programming Guide ..............4.1 Programming Options For Pickering PXI Modules ....4.1 Module Architecture ..............4.2 Programming The Module ............4.3 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1 Section 7 Maintenance Information ............7.1...
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  • Page 7: Warnings And Cautions

    Not to be used in safety critical circuits, refer to the Pickering Interfaces’ terms & conditions of sale. This module must not be used for the switching of Mains Circuits. For the switching of voltages up to the module’s full specification, Secondary Circuit power supplies and the Device Under Test must...
  • Page 8 CAUTION - PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION SYMBOL Suitably qualified & trained users should ensure that the accompanying documentation is fully read and understood before attempting to install or operate the product. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All cleaning and servicing requires the equipment to be isolated and disconnected from the power source and user I/O signals (refer to the Maintenance Section).
  • Page 9 BANK 1 Com1 The 40-655 has been specifically designed for switching POTS, Com2 ISDN or xDSL telephony signals. Please contact Pickering sales office for more assistance with Telecom switching applications. BANK 7 Com1 Com2 Simplified Schematic for the 40-655 MUX,...
  • Page 10: Technical Specification

    SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 7 Bank, 4 Channel MUX – 40-655 Relay Type The 40-655 is fitted with electro-mechanical signal relays, gold clad silver alloy contacts. A spare relay is built onto the circuit board to allow easy maintenance with minimum downtime.
  • Page 11 40-655-002 91-100-037 Product Customization For further assistance, please contact your local Pickering sales Pickering PXI modules are designed and manufactured on our own office. flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product control and enabling simple customization to meet very specific requirements.
  • Page 12 We provide a full range of supporting cable and connector solutions for all our switching products—20 connector families with 1200+ products. We offer everything from simple mating connectors to complex cables assemblies and terminal blocks. All assemblies are manufactured by Pickering and are guaranteed to mechanically and electrically mate to our modules. Connectors & Backshells...
  • Page 13 7 Bank, 4 Channel MUX – 40-655 Programming Pickering provide kernel, IVI and VISA (NI & Keysight) drivers which are compatible with all Microsoft supported versions of Windows and popular older versions. For a list of all supporting operating systems, please see: pickeringtest.com/os...
  • Page 14 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 7 BANK 4 CHANNEL MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-655 Page 1.6...
  • Page 15: Functional Description

    SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION A functional block diagram is provided in Figure 2.1. The Multiplexer Module is powered by a +5V input via Compact PCI connector J1. The interface to the user test equipment is via the front panel mounted 78-pin D-type connector, J2.
  • Page 16: Guidance On Using The Module

    SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering GUIDANCE ON USING THE MODULE The 40-655 multiplexer module is configured to a particular configuration with hard wired links LK1 to LK14 which connect the common signals from each bank to the “Com H”, “Com L” and “1W Loref” terminals. All the links are factory fitted but can be removed if a particular bank is not required.
  • Page 17: Installation

    Modular products require installation in a suitable PXI/LXI chassis. The module is designed for indoor use only. PREOPERATION CHECKS (UNPACKING) 1. Check the module for transport damage and report any damage immediately to Pickering Interfaces. Do not attempt to install the product if any damage is evident.
  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    For a system comprising more than one chassis, turn ON the last chassis in the system followed by the penultimate, etc, and finally turn ON the external controller or chassis containing the system controller. 9. For Pickering Interfaces modular LXI installation there is no requirement to use any particular power up sequence.
  • Page 19: Testing Operation

    Figure 3.2 - General Soft Front Panel Icon A selector panel will appear, listing all installed Pickering PCI, PXI or LXI switch cards and resistor cards. Click on the card you wish to control, and a graphical control panel is presented allowing operation of the card.
  • Page 20 SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 7 BANK 4 CHANNEL MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-655 Page 3.4...
  • Page 21: Programming Guide

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE PROGRAMMING OPTIONS FOR PICKERING INTERFACES PXI MODULES For information on the installation and use of drivers and the programming of Pickering’s products in various software environments, please refer to the Software User Manual. This is available as a download from: https://www.pickeringtest.com/support/software-drivers-and-downloads...
  • Page 22: Module Architecture

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering MODULE ARCHITECTURE In its default configuration, the 40-655 has all seven banks connected together to form a single bank multiplexer with 28-channels of 2-pole switching. Connections are made by operating a channel relay to make a connection between the common terminal and the corresponding channel terminal.
  • Page 23: Programming The Module

    Once the drivers are installed the manual “Sys40Prg.pdf” and driver help files which fully describes these functions can be found in the Pickering folder(s) or the Pickering entries on your Start Menu. The card must be opened before use and closed after using the following function calls: Direct I/O Driver - Open with PIL_OpenCards or PIL_OpenSpecifiedCard and close with PIL_CloseCards or PIL_CloseSpecifiedCards respectively.
  • Page 24 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 7 BANK 4 CHANNEL MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-655 Page 4.4...
  • Page 25 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION Figure 5.1 - Pinouts: Multiplexer Module 40-655 (78-pin male D-type viewed from front of module) 78-pin D-type Plug Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No.
  • Page 26 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 7 BANK 4 CHANNEL MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-655 Page 5.2...
  • Page 27: Trouble Shooting

    PCI configuration, highlighting any potential configuration problems. Specific details of all installed Pickering switch cards are included. All the installed Pickering switch cards should be listed in the “Pilpxi information” section - if one or more cards is missing it may be possible to determine the reason by referring to the PCI configuration dump contained in the report, but interpretation of this information is far from straightforward, and the best course is to contact Pickering support: support@pickeringtest.com, if possible...
  • Page 28 SECTION 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 7 BANK 4 CHANNEL MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-655 Page 6.2...
  • Page 29: Maintenance Information

    For PXI modules which are supported in one of Pickering Interfaces’ Modular LXI Chassis (such as the 60-102B and 60-103B) no module software update is required. If the module was introduced after the LXI chassis was manufactured the module may not be recognized, in this case the chassis firmware may need upgrading.
  • Page 30 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Table 7.1 - Relay Look-Up Table: 40-655-002 40-655-002 - 7-Bank, 4-Channel, 2-Pole Multiplexer Switch Function Relay No. Switch Function Relay No. Channel 101.1 Channel 501.1 RL17 Channel 101.2 Channel 501.2 Channel 102.1 Channel 502.1 RL18 Channel 102.2...
  • Page 31 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering RL29 RL30 Figure 7.1 - 40-655 Multiplexer Module - Component Layout 7 BANK 4 CHANNEL MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-655 Page 7.3...
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